Kansas House narrows police body camera legislation
The Kansas House on Thursday voted to approve a narrowly written bill that would make public police body camera footage in limited situations.
The House...
Open-records advocates decry Judicial Council recommendation
A recent recommendation from the Kansas Judicial Council is a serious setback to opening up footage from police body cameras, open-records advocates say.
The council,...
Lawmakers consider housing protections for domestic violence victims
The Lenexa pastry chef had just quit her job and launched a new business when she was assaulted by her husband last fall.
She left...
Kobach hires new chief deputy
Republican Attorney General-elect Kris Kobach has hired a new top lieutenant away from a nonprofit Colorado group that says it brings litigation fighting "government...
Bill introduced to make clergy mandatory reporters
Democratic state Sen. Tom Holland on Wednesday introduced a bill that adds clergy to a list of professionals required to report suspected child abuse...
Senate panel moves raw-milk labeling bill
A bill that would require labeling of raw milk sold in Kansas moved out of a Senate committee Thursday morning.
The Senate agriculture committee signed...
Legislature passes protections for domestic abuse victims
Domestic violence victims could more easily break costly leases to seek refuge from abusive relationships under legislation sent to the governor on Friday.
The House...
House passes sheriffs election amendment
The Kansas House on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment that would ensure that county sheriffs are an elected position.
The House voted 97-24 to pass the...
Bill targets Wyandotte County ‘Safe and Welcoming’ law
Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt has introduced a bill targeting laws similar to one enacted by Wyandotte County that gives undocumented immigrants the chance...
Trial lawyers say bill could shield authorities from police-chase lawsuits
Lawmakers are wrestling with a bill that critics say could shield law enforcement from some lawsuits arising from police chases gone bad.
Trial lawyers are...
